Lesson 1: Introduction to the Rainforest

Content: -Review basic knowledge of the parts of different biomes -Introduce students to the rainforest biome -Differentiate between the rainforest and other biomes Tasks: -Have students draw and label the different biomes -Play a matching game in groups to learn the different rainforest animal species

Lesson 2: Plant and Animal Adaptations

Content: -Discuss the adaptations that allow and help plants and animals to live in the rainforest -Introduce tropical rainforest plants and animals Tasks: -Have students draw plants and animals and label their adaptations -Conduct research and present the findings on different rainforest animals

Lesson 3: The Diversity of the Rainforest

Content: -Explain the variety of plants and animals in the rainforest -Cover the different layers of the rainforest and why they are important Tasks: -Have students draw and label the different layers of the rainforest -Brainstorm five creative adaptations that help animals and plants survive

Lesson 4: Rainforest Ecology

Content: -Discuss the different types of relationships between plants and animals in the rainforest -Explain the food web and trophic levels in the rainforest -Introduce species that have a keystone role in the rainforest Tasks: -Have students classify plants and animals into different trophic levels -Conduct research and present the findings on a keystone species

Lesson 5: Human-Rainforest Interactions

Content: -Discuss the impact of humans on the rainforest -Explain the importance of protecting and preserving rainforests Tasks: -Have the students create poster presentations on the different ways humans impact the rainforest -Conduct research and create presentations on how rainforests are used by indigenous peoples

Lesson 6: Ecotourism and Conservation

Content: -Discuss the importance of ecotourism in conserving rainforests -Explain the different strategies for sustainable management Tasks: -Have the students make a poster about the benefits of ecotourism -Research and create a pitch to promote ecotourism in a rainforest

Lesson 7: Rainforest Diversity

Content: -Discuss the different plants and animals that inhabit the rainforest -Introduce the concept of biodiversity -Explain species endemism and rarity Tasks: -Have students draw and label some of the more rare and endemic species -Conduct research and present the findings on an endangered species

Lesson 8: Rainforest Ecosystem Services

Content: -Explain the importance of rainforests to the global environment -Discuss the types of services that rainforests provide humans -Cover the principles of sustainable management Tasks: -Brainstorm five different services that rainforests provide to humans -Create a poster presentation on the benefits of sustainable management

Lesson 9: Threats to the Rainforest

Content: -Discuss threats to rainforest ecosystems -Explain how deforestation can impact the global environment -Introduce ideas for sustainable forest management Tasks: -Have students draw a picture to illustrate the impact of deforestation -Conduct research and present the findings on the importance of preserving rainforests

Lesson 10: Putting it into Action

Content: -Discuss the importance of conserving the rainforest -Explain the different ways individuals can help protect the rainforest Tasks: -Have the students create an action plan outlining steps they can take to help conserve the rainforest -Have the students brainstorm innovative solutions to advance rainforest conservation and present their ideas